1. Main states:
Most almond cultivation in America is done in the state of California. This state alone produces about 80% of the world’s almonds.
2. Climate:
Hot and dry summer
Mild winter
Bees are necessary for pollination.
3. Soil:
Sandy loam is considered most suitable.
Good drainage is necessary.
4. Plantation:
Plants are planted between October and January.
A distance of 6×6 meters is kept between the plants.
About 90–100 plants can be planted in 1 acre.
5. Irrigation:
Drip irrigation or micro sprinklers are used.
The right amount of water is very important during flowering and fruit formation.
6. Harvesting:
Almonds are plucked by machine or by hand by shaking the tree.
Later they are dried and then processed.
almond cultivation in America
Types of Almonds:
1. Sweet Almond – For eating and making milk.
2. Bitter Almond – It is bitter, oil is extracted from it.
3. Nonpareil – The most famous variety, thin-skinned.
4. Carmel – The second major variety after nonpareil.
5. Butte and Padre – Thick-skinned, good for processing.